Driving an articulated Lada (on springs)

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Articulated Lada (on springs)

[@Kiyoone]

This channel is gold. They are some kind of Top Gear mixed with wild DIY channels. The result is fantastic, the wildest dreams of crazy wacky cars, they just do it

[@MacSqueeky]

Looks like a "Lada" fun.

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Wonder if that works in Russian too

[@andy16666]

@@KZbincensoredmyusername it would work, but not for long. ;)

[@jaysondwightbotea6831]

Good joke😂

[@DogHouseEntertainmentINC]

That's such a bad joke... But I have to applaud it its frikin hilarious 😂

[@jegans2063]

This comment prolly took you a "lada" creativity and thinking 😂

[@TerryMcKean]

There's nothing better than watching skilled mechanical engineers apply their arts in the most silly, non sequitur and funny ways. lol :-D Thank you, Vlad and crew :-)

[@TerryMcKean]

... and, thank you to BMI Russian Translator Man, too. :-)

[@kaisyaya8492]

he should add shock absorbers with those springs

[@mickcoomer9714]

That’s what I was going to suggest.

[@mikev221]

@@mickcoomer9714 I'd say, ditch the springs and only use steering damper shocks

[@AmaroqStarwind]

DIY J-Dampers! (And maybe a tortion bar.)

[@CSC065]

This KZbin channel is the best cause everything I imagine about what If and what happens to a car, they bring it into real life and make it lmao

[@omotolaoyeniyi631]

The alignment guy was like "what tf are these guys smoking?" 🤣😂😅. Hilarious video, kudos lol

[@00utofcpt]

answer : Crakadill !!!

[@partciudgam8478]

he already knows them, (they have been going to his shop whenever they make something that is plain crazy)

[@whataboutbob7967]

Steering brakes on the back would be crazy

[@the_kombinator]

They should separate brakes on each corner controlled by a joystick - make a 4 way joystick that actuates four single piston cylinders (use a master from a hydraulic clutch - 2002 Accent for example) in an X formation and connect it to a X and Y axis pivoting joystick with pushrods to press into each master, so that each corner of the X points to the wheels LF, RF, RR, LR starting at top left and going clockwise. Connect the other end respectively to each corner of the car's brakes with brake lines - 4 way selective brakes ;)

[@vojtac7623]

@@the_kombinator and add abs,asr,traction control...

[@the_kombinator]

@@vojtac7623 What to compensate for all that randomness? The aids would crash lol.

[@ludicrous7044]

Rear steer should work!!

[@kevinwiltshire2217]

That coil spring would make me nervous hanging over my head.

[@illustriouschin]

Getting a massive spring in the face is just part of life in Russia.

[@kushkiller7108]

In Russia the spring coils you lol

[@facusan2339]

that's not big deal, just ask Felipe Massa (the F1 driver)

[@_zigzak]

The coil spring is more nervous about the russian underneath it

[@Jeesus353]

I was about to say that! He puts a lot of trust in those welds haha!

[@jjohnston94]

"We'll test the quality of the suspension." Might also want to look into the quality of the weatherproofing, too, as you drive over a mud puddle.

[@bmarques333]

Russian engineering's latest invention: the bendy blyat.

[@Novusod]

It is the future of car design. We've done bendy phones. Now it is time for bendy cars.

[@IcyDUD3]

@@Novusod YES BENDY BLYAT GANG imma buy a bmw cadilac v series acr and do this to it

[@emir4707]

i laught so hard hahahahaha

[@exploranator]

The ArticuLada. Beat that.

[@dennisford2000]

Instead of a u joint use an articulation joint which would allow the car not to bend on the floor but only side to side, thus it could be either twowheel drive or four .

[@bobpowers9862]

I am always laughing and smiling at the end of your videos. It's like cartoons for mechanics! Love it! Keep'em coming.

[@thedirtbag7]

*Massive welded springs flexing just centimeters from his head * "Better mind the camera man"

[@Ben333bacc]

Yeah, one of those super-hard springs SNAPS and shanks him in the back of the neck / head... wtf. little safety, seriously??

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

I was thinking the same thing! Lol I'd buy him a helmet if I was there

[@partciudgam8478]

@@Ben333bacc safety and OSHA are overrated capitalist trash, real Russians deal with the dangers of their junk as a fact of life!

[@Joshua82PDX]

It's Slinkskaya, it's Slinkskaya, it's fun, it's a wonderful toy.

[@johnathanwatsonson6009]

YES...... This is a project worthy of Garage 54... Welcome back to the top of my play list every week !!!!!!....

[@Jnino-cu5hy]

"Its basically brand new" *sees rusted out fender* "Are you sure about that?"

[@johnpillinger7220]

In Russia that is basically brand new

[@Trucker_John_Boy]

for a lada yes lol

[@sicitydonmo3016]

shhhhh! its business

[@serg3659]

Кто-нибудь, объясните ему, что они с завода такие.

[@b-17flyingfortressdragon91]

@@sicitydonmo3016 lol

[@johnbhoy007]

Now my favourite KZbin channel by far. We can’t do a wheel alignment so funny. The garage that does everything and makes it work.

[@justinmccowan2543]

Been a long day, but seeing what clever ideas the guys at Garage 54 have come up with has taken the stress away!

[@scottrakes1622]

You know you trust your buddies welding skills when you're willing to sit right behind those coil springs stretched out like that. 😳

[@alessandrogallo7969]

Amazing job from BMI Russia as usual!

[@ollisTubes]

Connect the steering wheel with the rear wheel brakes cylinders like: Turn steering wheel left - brake the right rear wheel slightly. Turn steering wheel right - brake the left back wheel slightly. And then put also one shock absorber on the left and one on the right side like somebody bellow sugested. All together this should impove the setup of this poor lada a lot.

[@Frogtalkin]

Be possible to divide the sides into to two levers or pedals, not the wheel though.

[@Alex-nx5wi]

This doenst look like there'd be any braking in the back at all!

[@ouch1011]

That car is the perfect example of 1980s design. Everything is straight, like it was drawn with a ruler. (Actually made in 2014)

[@PODbot2.5]

Yes, this is a problem of Russian car production. The design was invented, if I'm not mistaken, in 88-89, it was launched into production in 96, and finished in 2010. And when it was time to release a new model, in fact, they simply redesigned this one. And it was produced 2007-2018. Despite the fact that the plant has concepts that are currently relevant, but they will go into production, at best, with a delay of about six years.

[@the_kombinator]

@@PODbot2.5 At least you guys still make cars. Poland had Polonez from 1978 to 2002. From the very first car off the assembly line to the very last one 24 years later, the doors are interchangeable.

[@lulzyboy]

I own two. A 110 and a 112. They're fun if you own another car but in theyre reality dreadful cars to drive. The frame is designed in the 80s while the suspension etc is designed for 2000s, so the frame is too soft and everything feels awful. It's loud. It handles incredibly poorly. Mine are from 2000 and 2004 and neither have any other safety feature than seatbelts (which are now probably too rusted to even hold)

[@Jasontvnd9]

@@the_kombinator could be worse you could have had one of the biggest car industry's in the world like Britain. All now defunct or owned car company's from around the world brands like Aston Martin , Jaguar , Land Rover , MG , Lotus , Bentley , Rolls Royce , Vauxhall , Mini all now owned by businessmen from other countries. The only ones left are Niche brands like Morgan and Caterham or super luxurious supercar maker McLaren. Basically no every day car makers for normal people.

[@the_kombinator]

@@Jasontvnd9 Well, Canada makes nothing. Well, we "make" American cars.

[@DreamCarsPro]

*As a result of the modernization, the rigidity of the body has not suffered!*

[@RobertBrown-uy6gh]

The level of stored energy in those springs right near there heads.🤦‍♂️ This is why I love this channel!

[@ludicrous7044]

If a spring broke free you MIGHT survive with a helmet!!🤕😏

[@midestinoelmundo]

They can tie the steering wheel with steel cables and pulleys on the roof to the upper ends of the rear and thus make the steering controllable. And center the bottom joint that appears to be somewhat off-center.

[@buttonsebony4049]

Nicely done - Really wanted to see him try and reverse it. How would it go with some reverse spins?

[@anton101101]

Imagine being in one of the other local businesses working away then you hear Garage54's doors opening, you would be like lets go see wtf they have done to a Lada today 😅

[@MannyFresh1x]

This is a great way to show chassis flex and the importance of rigidity for a good handling car.

[@upsidedown4155]

Just cooked dinner, perfect timing on upload g54 🤘

[@PLK123]

did it taste nice?

[@upsidedown4155]

@@PLK123 it went down a treat thanks lol

[@mud-n-sun9071]

Nobody else on you tube hacks the snot out of a car better than Garage 54. BMI Russian does a bang up job on translation. Keep em coming boys love watching from Canada 🇨🇦 lol

[@EladSi]

Very interesting experiment. I think you should use the same mechanism as in articulated bus and add another joint in the upper section of the car (the roof), since the springs allow the articulation only in high speed - they need force to make the articulation effect. In addition, the front section of the car needs another set of wheels on its rear end, in order to avoid the unpredictable maneuvers. Keep up the good work, guys!

[@SorinSilaghi]

This guy never runs out of ideas!

[@davekauffman8727]

I've got something you can try, 4-wheel steering. 4-wheel drive would also be an option since there are plenty of front-wheel drive cars to use the components from. Vehicles don't feel much of anything usually, but my guess is that some might cringe when forced to drive by your shop. Love you guys, you rock!

[@danbergthold3481]

Congratulations on this great engineering achievement! To mitigate discomfort during winter operation in Siberia, you may want to install a SERIOUS heater.

[@justinmccowan2543]

Vlad's personality is incredible and contagious!

[@dewaynewhitney5703]

Love it. Just gave me another good idea for an off road mud truck.

[@magisterrleth3129]

This is one of my favorite channels. Russians modifying Ladas in crazy and unconventional ways is so entertaining. Despite all the things I've seen, I still have yet to see them actually make a Lada much worse.

[@Jpulg006]

This dude literally answers all my unanswered questions

[@RandysRides]

Please keep all hands inside the vehicle. Thank you for choosing Garage 54, enjoy your ride.

[@Steve-nu8xt]

The spring mounts are inches from the head! Great channel!

[@cre8iveone699]

So scary to think if a spring broke off and hit someone in the head.

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Man they’re Russian. The spring would not win that fight lol.

[@nickkaarslev290]

@Jerry Brown and if my grandma had wheels she would have been a bike.

[@nickkaarslev290]

@greatscott uh

[@ludicrous7044]

He wouldn't lose any hair!😊😏😁

[@MrKfadrat]

cheers for the translation guys! thats an epic execution!

[@axelbostrom3606]

This might be the funniest thing these guys have made so far

[@JesusisJesus]

3:20 “This is gunna be a Lada fun!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomtheyankee3646]

These guys build the wackiest builds I love it😁👍

[@ginggur17]

Brilliant yet again. Defo need a trailer with a 100kg towing behind. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kaisyaya8492]

he: * steer to the right * Differential : Bruh

[@Derek-tk4wf]

Could only imagine under full compression, one of the springs breaking one or both weld joints and flying in a random direct at a thousand miles an hour

[@tacticaltoast6373]

We need to see a Lada with rear wheels with 360° of motion. Like on a shopping cart or a dolley

[@julianbrelsford]

Ever read about skid plate racing? They lock the rear wheels in place and put them on flat piece of metal so that there's virtually no traction at the rear...

[@It-b-Blair]

What a build! What if you added a cable system that connects the sides of the front and rear that is controlled by the steering wheel so it hinges in relation to your steering input?! Fantastic work gents!

[@rbmwiv]

I tried a spot weld on a spring and it broke. Last spring I got near a welder. Awesome video.

[@ludicrous7044]

They didn't weld the spring- They made brackets!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Four spring durch technik.....as they say in Russia

[@peregrine1970]

Three words... Multi-articulated Lada Limousine. Kinda like a centipede... or a Ladapede. :D

[@roberts3423]

Reminds me of those long busses with a similiar setup inside for a lower turn radius.

[@mruble38]

American modded cars: Russians: hold my vodka

[@dmiriymolotov9612]

сейчас со смеха сдохну

[@kahv6vakti]

Do more mods to these Lada models! I love the 110 series ! Used to have a 112 gli .

[@antmk2dreaming614]

That definitely needs the front wheels fixed and steering from the middle like a ford versatile tractor. Like the way the exhaust pumps all the gasses into the rear of the car too

[@donaldpowers3314]

Solid pivots top and bottom and more clearence between the front and rear use lock the steering. Connect the steering to the middle or use hydraulics..

[@kbhasi]

This reminds me of the bendy public buses that used to be a thing where I live. (edit: I was referring to Singapore)

[@the_retag]

Perfectly normal in germany where i live but they work very differently from this lada

[@yellowwasanimposter520]

Still exist in the UK.

[@rootbrian4815]

@@yellowwasanimposter520 Toronto and the surrounding area has them too.

[@aaronreichler2570]

@@rootbrian4815, you have new flyer d60lf buses

[@ludicrous7044]

Ya mean articulated??😊

[@midlbrwn15]

Man, he articulated this very well for those who don't understand.

[@notsodork5289]

At the party: i swear just a few beers After an entire bottle of vodka: you know what *LADA WITH HALF OF IT BEING SPRINGS!*

[@petittoto7433]

- How did he get killed ? - A spring in the back of the head !

[@Tony-xq4iu]

Awesome as always! Those Russians keep me laughing. Keep on keeping on! Its what we all need...something to smile about. Laughter is the best. Have you guys considered a third articulated section? This could be an idea that you could build on.

[@SwapBlogRU]

They're most likely done with this one

[@mrPauljacob]

That's actually really cool .. bump stops would be icing on the cake.. or maybe just some small hydraulic struts on both sides for cusion??

[@brandondumont7223]

the spring right next to the head must trust that weld and spring pretty dearly

[@randomguy93984]

Adding rear brakes, some weight and the right shock setup where the old springs were you would probably be able to drive it on the road

[@mytebetme]

That’s hilarious!!! Great video guys! Keep up the good work!!!

[@forbiddenera]

All the other guys are like damn it we can never get any work done around here without g54 coming in and making our day

[@MiniDevilDF]

Can you add a trailer connector so the back acts as more of a trailer with springs as well? The springs would provide the tension to keep it mostly acting as one straight vehicle, except for turning, and then the trailer connector would have the front towing the rear and give you more control over where the rear is going

[@jwilliams703]

I wish these guys would come to the US for a gambler.. ide love to see what they would come up with.

[@brenthaymon280]

I love this channel. This is some funny sh*t. Greetings from the U.S.A. 🇺🇸

[@cumulusvapes7]

Id be interested to see how it would handle going straight with a bit of speed and then rock the steering wheel back and forth, will the back end whip like a trailer does or....

[@nicusor86]

I wonder if they do it with a rwd one and solder the diff how it would behave. also I think there are articulated buses with rwd but I don't know if there's some hydraulic control connected to the steering wheel inside the joint.

[@neogummi]

Love that theyre bein safe with what they make most people from around here can even put on some fkin ppe

[@ericcaves7530]

I died when he brought it in for an alignment 😂😂😂

[@danielmariwan]

Thanks for the video. Now that you have done this. You should add this car the 90 degree steering angle and see how it behaves

[@codydunn242]

Hook up a steering rack long ways and second small steering wheel in the center but leave the front where you can turn too for sharp turning.

[@yannickl5976]

Now you can build the Laaaaada with 5 of these articulations, it will be first personal tramway ever made.

[@jerrycaille]

A beautifull piece of engineering like everytime.

[@TheOzarkWizard]

Try a second hitch mechanism on the roof, and four smaller springs on the corners. At that point it should handle better under high speeds

[@vadim9342]

Drifting with this would be awesome. Just need to swap in a 2JZ.

[@homelessEh]

combine and curate all the crazy designs garage 54's done and you could have a pretty convincing funny car theme park

[@andygoldensixties4201]

driving with those big loaded and stressed springs close to the head.....bold and crazy

[@glitchthecat5011]

Try putting the tires with springs on the articulated frame,with rear wheel steering

[@kevinkirk4285]

As always, you guys are nuts. Love it. Would this be possible with a rear wheel drive car? Or, more tests with this set up driving in reverse, perhaps?

[@noahagnew6517]

could you lock the front steering and add control to the articulation in order to steer?

[@555_Kochi_STi]

Very nice. How about using gas struts in combination with the springs?

[@gkmax3991]

Imagine you are living in a small village and this is the car u get as a birthday present. your school is 10 miles away and you literally have to use this thing seriously xD

[@blue1901]

i love it! this is one of the coolest videos!

[@axelxan]

This guy is not an mechanic, he's a scientist :D

[@andersnordlund4939]

Rolig och underhållande video 😄👍

[@thisguycalledalex]

This is content worth a tv show.. surely 😂

[@EpicATrain]

You should do real wheel, all wheel, and 4x wheel drive in the different scenarios. Also add additional rear steering by the rear passengers and by the front driver.

[@partciudgam8478]

try using a hydraulic steering pump and shock absorbers as makeshift hydraulic pistons to steer it.

[@ChrisRepomancincinnati]

I would try air shocks instead of springs so you could adjust the stiffness of the turn it wouldn't swing as fast and I would make a pivot point on the floor like a trailer or pin setup.

[@johnwilson1794]

I had an old Jaguar with worn out rear subframe bushes that handled a lot like that.

[@sikolikhole]

You can do a whole series on a car like that. Put shocks in the middle and delete the wheel suspension. You could even make one turn like an earth mover. Even a rear wheel drive version.

[@letrajota]

gostei vou fazer no meu fiat uno

[@Cooke125]

Always wanted one of these Ladas but they never got sold in the uk

[@1toonhead]

Lada - Our cars aren't fun at all, Garage 54 - Hold my beer and watch this.

[@giovannip.1433]

What about a stretched Lada with steering on the front and back? e.g. The front 3/4 of 2 cars connected together? The drive train would be tricky... It would have lots of space and be able to turn tightly - or 'slide' to the left or right facing forward...